Question

the population of a town is 1,800 and is decreasing at a rate of 3.8% per year what will their population be after 6 years

Answer 1

1389.6

explamation

1500 of 3.8% is 68.4

68.4*6=410.4

1800-410.4=139.6

Answer 2

Explanation:

DECREASING 3.8% means 96.2 % is left each year ( .962 in decimal)

1800 (.962) ^6 =~ 1427 population